{"id":14084,"date":"2023-08-21T21:45:20","date_gmt":"2023-08-21T21:45:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/?p=14084"},"modified":"2023-08-21T22:01:05","modified_gmt":"2023-08-21T22:01:05","slug":"world-record-setting-powerlifter-jesus-olivares-shares-four-technique-tips-to-squat-more-weight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/everything-else\/world-record-setting-powerlifter-jesus-olivares-shares-four-technique-tips-to-squat-more-weight\/","title":{"rendered":"World-Record Setting Powerlifter Jesus Olivares Shares Four Technique Tips to Squat More Weight"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Many lifters that <a href=\"https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/back-squat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"320976\">squat<\/a> in the gym don\u2019t simply want to &#8220;train their legs,&#8221; they want to get stronger and move serious weight, as well. <a href=\"https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/jesus-olivares-squat-1025-pounds-pr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"320977\">Jesus Olivares<\/a> knows a thing or two about squatting a lot of weight. As a matter of fact, he knows at least three things.<\/p>\n<p>Not only has Olivares squatted over 1,000 pounds three times in powerlifting competition \u2014 always lifting raw, breaking the barrier twice in the same meet \u2014 but he\u2019s willing to share his knowledge with his 138,000 plus followers on Instagram. In a recent post, he shared a total of four tips that he applies to every squat he performs in training or competition.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"sbi-embed-wrap\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media sbi-embed\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/CwFj0g1ACin\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:500px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/CwFj0g1ACin\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <\/p>\n<div style=\" display: flex; 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border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/CwFj0g1ACin\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Jesus Olivares (@mega.gojira)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-call-out-bm-icon is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><em><strong>More from Breaking Muscle:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/back-squat-vs-front-squat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"320978\">Back Squat vs. Front Squat: Which, When, and Why<\/a><\/em><\/strong><a data-lasso-id=\"320979\" href=\"https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/author\/chris-colucci\/\"><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/how-to-build-strength\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"320980\">Learn How to Build Strength with Three Key Principles<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"find-your-best-shelf\"><strong>Find Your Best \u201cShelf\u201d<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>When Olivares referred to the shelf, he\u2019s talking about where the bar would be sitting on his upper back and shoulders.\u00a0<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>&#8220;The &#8220;shelf&#8221; is the first point of contact between you and the bar. It\u2019s going to determine a lot such as bar placement and bar path &#8230; Whatever you decide, I urge [you] to find the perfect combo between stability and comfort, sometimes you can\u2019t have both. So pick whichever you prioritize!&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>He went on to talk about three positions that the <a href=\"https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/best-barbell\/\" data-lasso-id=\"320981\">barbell<\/a> could be placed on the shoulders \u2014 low, mid, and high. Olivares could be considered a <a href=\"https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/low-bar-vs-high-bar-squats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"320982\">low-bar squatter<\/a> based on his personal lifting style. He explained that the goal should be to flex your back around that placement for comfort and stability.<\/p>\n<p>He also emphasized hand placement so the bar can be kept in place throughout the lift. The goal should be a balance between comfort and stability. You may have to compromise one to emphasize the other, according to the 120-kilogram-plus athlete who holds the All-Time World Record powerlifting total.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"have-a-strong-stable-walkout\"><strong>Have a Strong, Stable Walkout<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Wasting time and energy is counterproductive when it comes to the squat. Lifting the bar from the <a href=\"https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/best-squat-rack\/\" data-lasso-id=\"320983\">rack<\/a>, and then taking several steps to walk it out, and <em>then<\/em> trying to adjust while the weight settles can not only make the attempt harder, it could lead to injury.<\/p>\n<p>Olivares advocates for a short and sweet pick and settling of the weight before going down into the hole. Take no more than four steps to get into position and make sure the bar is stable on your back.\u00a0<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>&#8220;This is a game of efficiency and proficiency. Be patient but do not take any more time than what you need &#8230; Practice makes improvement.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>If you\u2019re making an attempt in competition, then you don\u2019t have much time to do this. Practicing with lighter weights in training would be a wise move.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"breathe-and-brace-correctly\"><strong>Breathe and Brace Correctly<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The squat is always associated with <a href=\"https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/best-leg-workouts\" data-lasso-id=\"320984\">leg training<\/a>, but it really is a full-body movement. Your legs are the primary driver, but Olivares emphasized the importance of a strong and dependable core to transfer power and improve overall technique.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>&#8220;Bracing isn\u2019t just flexing your abs but also incorporating obliques and mid\/low back. 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